Epson 520 User manual

About the Manuals and Notations Used
Types of Manual
The documentation for your EPSON projector is divided into the following two manuals. Refer to the
manuals in the order given below.
Safety Instructions/World-Wide Warranty Terms
This manual contains information on using the projector safely, and also includes safety instructions,
world-wide warranty terms booklet and a troubleshooting check sheet.
Be sure to read this manual thoroughly before using the projector.
User’s Guide (this manual)
This User's Guide contains information on installing the projector, basic operations, using the
configuration menus, troubleshooting and maintenance.
Notations used in this User’s Guide
General information
Meaning of "unit" and "projector"
When "unit" or "projector" appears in the text of this User’s Guide, they may refer to items which are
accessories or optional equipment in addition to the main projector unit itself.
Indicates procedures where personal injury or damage to the projector may occur if
the procedures are not followed correctly.
Indicates additional information and points which may be useful to know regarding a
topic.
Indicates a page where useful information regarding a topic can be found.
Indicates that an explanation of the underlined word or words in front of this symbol
appears in the glossary of terms.
Refer to the "Glossary" in the "Appendix". p.52
, etc. Indicates buttons on the remote control or projector's control panel.
" (Menu Name) " Indicates configuration menu items.
Example: "Picture"-"Color Mode"
[ (Name) ] Indicates the port name of the projector.
Example: [InputA]
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Checking the Components
When you unpack the projector, make sure that you have all these components.
If any of the components are missing or incorrect, please contact the place of purchase.
❏Projector (with lens cover) ❏Remote control
❏Power cable (3.0m)
Connect to the projector and to a wall outlet.
❏AA alkali batteries (2 pcs.)
Insert into the remote control.
❏Safety Instructions/World-Wide
Warranty Terms
❏User’s Guide
❏Quick Start Guide
* Some regions may not have the quick start guide
included as documentation.
❏D4 SCART adapter
Use a commercially-available SCART cable to
make the connections when projecting RGB-video
and component video images.
* Some regions may not have the D4 SCART adapter
included as an accessory.
Documentation

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Table of Contents
■Features of the Projector............................. 4
■Part Names and Functions..........................6
Front / Top.................................................... 6
Control panel ................................................6
Remote control ............................................. 7
Rear..............................................................8
Base .............................................................8
■Appearance................................................... 9
Installing the Projector
■Setting up.................................................... 10
Adjusting the projection size....................... 10
■Connecting Image Sources.......................12
■Preparing the Remote Control .................. 13
Inserting batteries into the remote control..13
Basic Operations
■Projecting Images ...................................... 14
Turning the power on and
projecting images .....................................14
■Adjusting the Projection Screen...............16
Focus adjustment ....................................... 16
Fine adjustments to image size
(Zoom adjustment) ...................................16
Projection image position adjustment
(Lens shift)................................................16
Image Quality Adjustments
■Basic Image Quality Adjustments ............18
Selecting the colour mode..........................18
Selecting the aspect ...................................18
■Advanced Colour Adjustments................. 20
Skin tone adjustment..................................20
Absolute colour temperature adjustment....20
Gamma adjustment .................................... 20
RGB adjustment (Offset, Gain) ..................22
Hue and saturation adjustment ..................22
■Examining Image Quality Further.............23
Sharpness (Advanced) adjustment ............23
Auto Iris (automatic aperture) setting .........23
■Viewing Images at a Preset Image Quality
(Memory Function) ...................................... 24
Saving image quality adjustments
(Save Memory) .........................................24
Retrieving image quality adjustments
(Load Memory) .........................................24
Configuration Menu
■Configuration Menu Functions ................. 26
List of configuration menus ........................26
"Picture" menu............................................28
"Image" menu.............................................29
"Settings" menu.......................................... 31
"Memory" menu.......................................... 33
"Reset" menu..............................................34
Using the configuration menus...................34

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Table of Contents
Basic
Operations
Appendix Troubleshooting Image Quality
Adjustments
Installing the
Projector
Configuration
Menu
Troubleshooting
■Problem Solving ........................................ 35
Reading the indicators ............................... 35
•When the (warning) indicator is lit or
flashing...............................................................35
•When the (operation) indicator is lit or
flashing...............................................................36
When the indicators provide no help.......... 36
•Problems relating to images................................. 37
•Problems when projection starts .......................... 41
•Problems with the remote control........................ 41
Appendix
■Maintenance ............................................... 42
Cleaning..................................................... 42
•Cleaning the air filter............................................42
•Cleaning the projector case ..................................42
•Cleaning the lens ..................................................42
Consumable replacement periods ............. 43
•Air filter replacement period ................................43
•Lamp replacement period.....................................43
Replacing consumables............................. 44
•Replacing the air filter ..........................................44
•Replacing the lamp...............................................44
•Resetting the lamp operating time........................44
■Optional Accessories / Consumables ..... 46
■List of Supported Monitor Displays ......... 47
•Component Video................................................ 47
•Composite Video/S-Video................................... 47
•Analog-RGB signals/signals input
to the [HDMI] input port ................................... 48
■Specifications ............................................ 49
■Glossary ..................................................... 52
■Index ........................................................... 54

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Features of the Projector
Image appearance can be selected to match the
projection environment (Color Mode)
Sophisticated colour adjustment
The optimum images for the location can be projected simply by selecting the desired colour mode from the
following seven preset modes.
If "Natural", "Theatre", "Theatre Black 1", "Theatre Black 2" or "sRGB " is selected, the Epson Cinema
Filter effect is applied automatically to increase the contrast and to make skin tones appear with more natural
tints. p.18
In addition to the "Color Mode", the absolute colour temperature and skin tones can be adjusted by simple
procedures to render the picture even more to your own liking. Further, you can adjust gamma, the offset and
gain for RGB colours, and the hue and saturation of RGBCMY colours, to create colours that match the image.
p.20
Color
Mode
Theatre Black1
Theatre Black2
Dynamic
Living Room
Natural
Theatre
sRGB

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Features of the Projector
Equipped with a wide-
angle lens shift function
The lens shift function allows the position of the
projected images to be adjusted vertically and
horizontally without distorting the images.
This can allow the projector to be set up with greater
freedom, even if it is suspended from a ceiling or at
an angle to the screen. p.16
For zoom adjustment, 1.5x short throw zoom lens is provided.
Images can be projected onto an 100" screen (16:9 screen
only) even at a distance of approximately 3 m (10 ft.). p.10
Advanced image quality adjustment functions such as "Auto Iris" and "Sharpness (Advanced)" can be used to
enjoy even sharper images. With the Auto Iris function turned on, the amount of light can be automatically
adjusted to match the images being projected, to create images with depth and perspective. The Sharpness function
is used to adjust not only the entire image, but also to emphasize specific regions, such as hair and clothing.
p.23
A variety of image setting functions
Advanced image quality adjustment functions
Some of the other many functions that are available are as follows.
EPSON Super White is used to prevent overexposure that can result in images that are too bright. p.30
A progressive conversion that lets you obtain ideal results both for images with large amounts of movement
and for still images. p.30
An aspect function that allows images to be viewed in wide-screen format. p.18
Memory functions that allow adjustment results to be stored and later retrieved easily using the remote control.
p.24
Lock settings that can be used to lock the projector's control panel after adjustments have been made so that
they cannot be changed by mistake, or to prevent children from accidentally turning on the power and looking
into the lens. p.31
Equipped with 1.5x short
throw zoom lens

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Part Names and Functions
Front / Top
Control panel
Buttons with no explanation function in the same way as the corresponding buttons on the remote
control. Refer to "Remote control" for further details on these buttons.
•Front adjustable feet p.17
Extend to adjust the projection angle so that the
projector is horizontal when placed on a desk top.
•Control panel See below
•Air exhaust vent
•
Remote control light-
receiving area
p.13
Receives signals from the
remote control.
•Vertical lens adjustment
dial p.16
Moves the lens vertically.
•Lens cover
Attach when not using the
projector to prevent the lens
from becoming dirty or
damaged.
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Moves the lens horizontally.
Do not touch the exhaust vent
immediately after projecting, or
while projecting, since it
becomes hot.
•Focus ring p.16
Adjusts the image focus.
•Zoom ring p.16
Adjusts the image size.
•(Operation) indicator p.35
Flashes or lights in different colours to indicate the operating
status of the projector.
•(Warning) indicator p.35
Flashes or lights in different colours to indicate problems
with the projector.
•Power button p.14
Turns the projector power
on or off.
•Select/Line menu button
p.18
, 24 , 34
•buttons p.20, 34
Used as right/left buttons to
select adjustment values in
menus.
•/ / buttons
p.17, 18, 20, 24, 34
Used as up/down buttons to select items in
menus and select menus.
If the menus are not displayed, correct the
keystone distortion.
•Menu button p.34
•Source button p.15
Selects the image source.
•Esc button
p.18, 20
, 24 , 34
•Aspect button p.18

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Part Names and Functions
Remote control
•Remote control light-
emitting area p.13
Outputs remote control signals. •On/Off buttons p.14
Turns the projector power on/off.
•
Indicator
Illuminates when remote control
signals are being output.
•Memory button p.24
Retrieves stored memories.
•Menu button p.34
Displays the full-screen
configuration menus.
•Select/Line menu button
p.18, 24
, 34
Displays the line menu.
When viewing a menu, press this
button to select the menu item and
proceed to the next display.
•
button
p.18, 20
, 22, 24 , 34
Press to select menu items and
adjustment values and to adjust the
zoom and focus.
•Gamma button p.20
Adjusts the gamma values.
•Color Temp. button p.20
Adjusts the absolute colour
temperature.
•Contrast button p.28
Adjusts contrast .
•S.Tone (Skin Tone)
button p.20
Adjusts the skin tones of people
who appear in the images.
•Blank button
The projected images switch off
and on each time this button is
pressed.
•(Illumination) button
All buttons on the remote control illuminate when this button is pressed.
The button illumination switches off automatically after about 10 seconds
have passed.
•Color Mode button p.18
Selects the colour mode.
•Aspect button p.18
Selects the aspect.
•Esc button
p.18
, 20 , 24 , 34
Pressing [Esc] while viewing a
menu displays the previous menu.
•HDMI button
•InputB button
•S-Video button
•Video button
Changes to the image from the
projector's selected port.
•D4/scart button
•InputA button
Changes to the image from the
projector's selected port.
You can select the input signal to
match the equipment that is
connected to the selected port.
Source buttons p.15
•Pattern button p.17
Selects a test pattern.

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Part Names and Functions
Rear
Base
•[SCART] input port p.12
Connects to the SCART ports of
other video equipment using the
D4 SCART adaptor that is
packed with the projector.
•[Trigger out] port
When the projector power
is turned on, a 12 V DC
signal is output from this port.
When the projector's power is
turned off or a problem with
operation occurs, the output
becomes 0 V to send the
projector's power ON/OFF
status to an external device.
•[Video] input port p.12
Connects to general video ports of
other video equipment.
•[HDMI ] input port p.12
Connects to video equipment or a
computer that is HDMI-
compatible.
•[S-Video] input port p.12
Inputs an S-Video signal to the
projector from other video equipment.
•[RS-232C] port
Connects the projector to a computer
using an RS-232C cable. This port is
for control use and should not be used
by the customer.
•Power inlet p.14
Connects the power cable.
•Main power switch
p.14
•Security lock
p.53
•Remote control
light-receiving
area p.13
Receives signals
from the remote
control.
•[InputB] port p.12
Connects to the RGB
port of a computer.
•[InputA] port p.12
Connects to the component video (YCbCr or YPbPr ) ports
of other video equipment.
•Suspension bracket fixing points (4 points) p.46
Install the optional ceiling mount here when suspending the projector from a ceiling.
•Air filter (air intake vent)
p.42, 44
Prevents dust and other foreign particles
from being drawn into the projector.
It should be cleaned periodically.
•Lamp cover p.44
Open this cover when replacing the lamp
inside.

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Appearance
406
Centre of projector Centre of lens
*1 Distance from centre of lens to suspension bracket fixing point
(Lens shift amount: Max. 8.6 mm vertically)
*2 Distance from centre of lens to centre of projector
(Lens shift amount: Max. 7.7 mm horizontally)
110*2
131.5
66*1
19
124
309
76.3
4-M4×8
Units:mm
52.8
Centre of lens
160
300
143

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Setting up
Adjusting the projection size
187 (73.5)
19 (7.4)
25 (9.8)
37 (14.7)
62 (24.5)
75 (29.4) 91 (36.0)
50 (19.6)
125 (49.0)
93 (36.8)
229 (90.0)
23 (9.0)
30 (12.0)
46 (18.0)
76 (30.0)
61 (24.0)
152 (60.0)
114 (45.0)
Centre of lens
Lens shift
To p
Lens shift
Bottom
Offset
Offset
Screen
Projection distance
Adjusting the projection size
Lens shift adjustment
The size of the projected image is basically determined by the distance from the projector's lens
to the screen.
Hanging from the ceiling
A screen in a high location
Projector situated to the side so that the screen can be viewed sitting right in front of it
Projector situated on a shelf, etc.
When positioning an image using the lens shift dial, hardly any deterioration of the image occurs because the lens
shift correction is adjusted optically. However, for optimal image quality the lens shift function should not be used.
The lens shift dials can be used to position the image and is especially useful when using the projector in the
following locations. p.16
While referring to the table below, position the projector so that the images are projected onto the
screen at the optimum size.
The values should be used as a guide for setting up the projector.
Be sure to read the separate
Safety Instructions/World-Wide
Warranty Terms
booklet before
installing the projector.
Do not stand this projector upright.
This may damage your projector.
The height from the centre of the lens to the bottom of the
screen will vary depending on the lens shift setting.
Units: cm (in)
4:3 screen size
Units: cm (in.)Units: cm (ft.) Units: cm (in.
)
Units: cm (ft.)Units: cm (in)
16:9 screen size Offset Offset
Longest
(Tele)
Shortest
(Wide) -Longest
(Tele)
Shortest
(Wide) -
Projection distance Projection distance
220-330 (7.2-10.8)
370-554 (12.1-18.2)
107-163 (3.5-5.3)
145-219 (4.8-7.2)
295-442 (9.7-14.5)
746-1112 (24.5-36.5)
1121-1671 (36.8-54.8)
120×90 (47×35)
160×120 (63×47)
200×150 (79×59)
410×300 (161×118)
610×460 (240×181)
61×46 (24×18)
81×61 (32×24)
240×180 (94×71)
60"
100"
80"
200"
300"
30"
40"
120"
150" 300×230 (118×91) 558-833 (18.3-27.3)
130×75 (51×28)
180×100 (71×39)
220×120 (87×47)
440×250 (173×98)
660×370 (260×146)
180-270 (5.9-8.9)
303-452 (9.9-14.8)
609-909 (20.0-29.8)
916-1365 (30.1-44.8)
66×37 (26×15)
89×50 (35×20)
88-133 (2.9-4.4)
118-179 (3.9-5.9)
241-361 (7.9-11.8)
270×150 (106×59)
60"
100"
80"
200"
300"
30"
40"
120"
150" 330×190 (130×75)
364-544 (11.9-17.8) 445-665 (14.6-21.8)
456-681 (15.0-22.3)

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Setting up
Installing the Projector
* When suspending the projector from a ceiling,
change the configuration menu settings. p.33
Projection methods
When projecting from directly in front
When projecting from a celling
When projecting from the side of
the screen
* Even if projection will be from the screen
side, set up the screen and projector so that
they are parallel.
Configuration menu
Settings Projection
Front
Front/Ceiling
Avoid setting the projector up in a place which is very dusty or humid, or where there will
be cigarette or other smoke, especially oily smoke.
Clean the air filter at least once every 3 months.
Clean the air filter more frequently if using the projector in a dusty environment.
When installing against a wall, leave a space of 20 cm (7.9 in.) or more between the
projector and the wall.
A special method of installation is required in order to suspend the projector from the
ceiling. Please contact your dealer if you would like to use this installation method.
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Connecting Image Sources
*1 If a DVD has been connected using a D4 SCART adapter, change the "D4/SCART" setting in the "Input Signal"
to "SCART". "Selecting the image source" p.15
*2 Some regions may not have the D4 SCART adapter included as an accessory.
•Turn the power off for both the projector and the signal source before connecting them.
If the power for either device is on at the time of connection, damage may result.
•Check the shapes of the cable connectors and the device ports before making the
connections. If you try to force a connector to fit a device port with a different shape or
number of terminals, a malfunction or damage to the connector or port may result.
•Some signal sources may have specially-shaped ports. In such cases, use the
accessory or optional cables that are supplied with the signal source to make the
connections.
•The cable that should be used to connect video equipment to the projector will depend
on the type of video signal that the equipment outputs. Some kinds of video equipment
output several different types of video signal. The image quality ranking of the video
signal types is generally held to be as follows, in descending order of quality:
Digital component video [HDMI ] > Analog component video [D4] [InputA] >
S-Video [S-Video] > Composite video [Video]
You should refer to the documentation provided with the video equipment being used to
check what types of video signal formats the equipment can output. The composite
video format is sometimes simply called "video output".
HDMI
SCART cable
(commercially-
available)
+
D4 SCART
adapter*
2
(accessory)
Video equipment (VHS VCR, DVD player, game console, etc.)
*Port names may vary depending on the equipment being connected.
Computer
S-Video
S-Video cable
(commercially-
available)
Video
RCA video cable
(commercially-
available)
SCART
*1
Component
video cable
(commercially-
available)
HDMI cable
(commercially-
available)
Component output Mini D-Sub
15-pin
Mini D-Sub
15-pin
Computer cable
(commercially-
available)
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Installing the Projector
Preparing the Remote Control
Inserting batteries into the remote control
The remote control is not supplied with batteries already inserted. Insert the accessory batteries
before using the remote control.
If delays in the responsiveness of the remote control occur or if it does not operate
after it has been used for some time, it probably means that the batteries are
becoming flat. If this happens, replace the batteries with two new batteries. Use two
new AA batteries as replacement batteries.
Remove the battery cover.
Insert the batteries.
Install the battery cover.
While pressing the knob, lift up. Insert the tab.
Press down until the battery
cover clicks into place.
Check the (+) and (-)
indications inside the
battery compartment and
insert the batteries so that
they face correctly.
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Using the remote control
Operating range (horizontal)
Operating range (vertical)
Remote control light-receiving area
Operating distance
Approx.10m
Remote control
light-emitting area
Operating distance
Approx.10m
Operating distance
Approx.10m
Approx.30 Approx.30 Approx.30 Approx.30
Approx.30
Approx.30
Approx.30
Approx.30

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Projecting Images
Turning the power on and projecting
images ON
Control PanelRemote Control
Turning the power on and projecting images
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If you set the "Direct Power On" to "On", the power of the unit will turn ON when
the main power switch is turned ON, without having to press the power button of
the remote control or the projector's control panel.
If there is a problem with projection even though the projector is set up and connected correctly,
refer to p.15, 35.
The projector is equipped with a "Child Lock" function that prevents young
children from accidentally turning the power on and looking into the lens, and
also an "Operation Lock" function that prevents mis-operations. p.31
When using above an altitude of about 1500 m, make sure you set the "High
Altitude Mode" to "On". p.32
This projector is equipped with an automatic
adjustment function that automatically optimizes it
when a computer input signal is switched.
If a laptop computer or a computer with a LCD
screen has been connected to the projector, you
may need to use keyboard or function settings to
change the output destination. While holding down
the key, press (the key with a symbol such
as / on it). After the selection is made,
projection will soon start.
Computer documentation
NEC
Panasonic
SOTEC
HP
Toshiba
IBM
SONY
DELL
Fujitsu
Macintosh
Example of output selection
Set mirror setting or
display detection.
Depending on OS, you can
change the output
selection by pressing .
Before using the
projector, make sure you
remove the protective
pad attached to the lens.

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Projecting Images
Basic Operations
When the expected images are not
projected
Turning the power off
Simply pressing or does not stop
electricity consumption.
When the expected images are not projected
If more than one signal source has been connected, or if no images are projected, use the remote control or the
projector's control panel buttons to select the signal source. For video devices, press the [Play] button on the video
equipment first, then select the signal source.
Using the remote control
Press the button that has the name of the port on it that
the desired signal source is connected to.
Using the control panel
When you press , the menu is displayed.
Use or to select the signal source.
Press to accept.
When projecting an image from the [Input A] port
The default setting is set to "Auto" to select appropriate signals automatically. However, if the colours appear unnatural,
switch the image signal to match the equipment.
Using the control panel
While projecting an image from equipment
connected to the [InputA] port, select "InputA"
and confirm to display the menu.
Using the remote control
While projecting an image from equipment
connected to the [InputA] port, press
to display the menu.
Use or to select the correct signal to
match the equipment.
Press or to accept.
Turning the power off
Turn the power off for the signal sources
that are connected to the projector.
Press on the remote control or on
the projector's control panel. If you press
on the projector's control panel, the
following message will be displayed.
Press again to continue.
When the projector has cooled down (takes
about 30 seconds), turn off the main power
switch.
Attach the lens cover.

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Adjusting the Projection Screen
Focus adjustment
Fine adjustments to image size (Zoom
adjustment)
Projection image position adjustment
(Lens shift)
V
H
When transporting the
projector, make sure to turn
the lens position down by the
full amount. Otherwise the lens
shift function may be
damaged.
Focus adjustment
Turn the focus ring to adjust the
focus. Turn the zoom ring to adjust the size of the
projected image.
Fine adjustments to image size
(Zoom adjustment)
Projection image position adjustment
(Lens shift)
Use the two lens shift dials to adjust the
image position.
If you cannot position the projector straight
in front of the screen, use the lens shift dial
so that the image is centered on the screen.
When you turn the lens shift dial and hear a
click, the lens position is almost centred.
You can shift the image by 100% in the
vertical direction, and 50% in the horizontal
direction. However, you cannot shift the
image to these vertical and horizontal limits
simultaneously.
Wide
Tele
Down
Left
Right
Up
Range that the picture can be shifted
from the standard projection position
(centre position for
lens shift)
Standard
projection position
Ex) When the image is shifted horizontally
by the full amount, it cannot be shifted
vertically.
And when the image is shifted
vertically by the full amount, it cannot
be shifted horizontally by more than
11% of its width.

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Adjusting the Projection Screen
Basic Operations
Correcting projector tilt
Correcting keystone distortion
(Keystone)
Displaying a test pattern
If the projected images are tilted horizontally, use the front adjustable feet to adjust the projector so that it is
horizontal.
Correcting projector tilt
Extend Retract Extend Retract
Correcting keystone distortion (Keystone)
When you wish to adjust the projection above or below the range of lens shift adjustment set the projector at an
angle.
When the projector is angled, the projected image may distort into a trapezoid. In such cases, press ( ) ( )
on the control panel to adjust the images.
However, the image quality will decrease compared to if the lens shift function is used. When the lens is shifted to
the left or right, complete keystone correction is not possible. When making keystone corrections set the lens at the
centre left to right.
Keystone distortion can be corrected within a maximum vertical angle of approximately 15˚.
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You can also make adjustments from the configuration menu. p.31
To reset the correction value, press and hold down with pressed down for at least 1
second on the control panel.
Displaying a test pattern
You can project a test pattern at times such as when setting up the projector in order to correct keystone correction
and to make line menu adjustments.
You can also adjust the zoom and focus using the test pattern.
If on the remote control is pressed, the pattern menu appears.
Clears the test pattern
display
This can be used to check
that the projector is not tilted
but rather set up parallel to
the screen.
Display Position
Gray Scale
This is used when adjusting
brightness or when adjusting
image quality or colour tone.
The adjustment is made using
the line menu. Adjustment of
some items is not possible
when no image signals are
being input.

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Basic Image Quality Adjustments
Selecting the colour mode
Selecting the aspect
Press or on the remote control
or on on the projector's control
panel to select an item.
Press or to confirm the
selection.
* If you press , the menu disappears.
If you project an image that is
compressed, enlarged or separated
using the aspect function in public
places such as a store or hotel for
the purposes of profit-making or
public display, it may result in
infringing on the author's right that
is protected by copyright law.
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Selecting the colour mode
Press and select the colour mode from
the menu.
Setting is also possible using the configuration
menu.
Selecting the aspect
Press and select the aspect mode from the
menu.
When projecting using Auto
*1 Not usable during computer input. Not
compatible with certain component video
signals.
*2 If Auto is not suitable, the setting will become
Normal.
For 4:3 input signals
For input images recorded
in squeeze mode
For letterbox input signals
Normal
Squeeze
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